Symptom | Suspect area | Remedy |
Engine will not crank | Battery charge low Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) Fuse blown Starter motor faulty Ignition switch faulty | Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Refer to TR group-automatic transaxle Replace fuse Replace Replace |
Engine cranks slowly | Battery charge low Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Starter motor faulty | Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Replace |
Starter keeps running | Starter motor Ignition switch | Replace Replace |
Starter spins but engine will not crank | Short in wiring Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor Ring gear teeth broken | Repair wiring Replace Replace fly wheel or torque converter |
Symptom | Suspect area | Remedy |
Charging warning indicator does not light with ignition switch "ON" and engine off. | Fuse blown Light burned out Wiring connection loose Electronic voltage regulator | Check fuses Replace light Tighten loose connection Replace voltage regulator |
Charging warning indicator does not go out with engine running. (Battery requires frequent recharging) | Drive belt loose or worn Battery cable loose, corroded or worn Fuse blown Electronic voltage regulator or alternator Wiring | Adjust belt tension or replace belt Inspect cable connection, repair or replace cable Check fuses Replace voltage regulator or alternator Repair or replace wiring |
Overcharge | Electronic voltage regulator Voltage sensing wire | Replace voltage regulator Repair or replace wiring |
Discharge | Drive belt loose or worn Wiring connection loose or short circuit Fuse blown Electronic voltage regulator or alternator Poor grounding Worn battery | Adjust belt tension or replace belt Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace wiring Check fuses Replace voltage regulator or alternator Inspect ground or repair Replace battery |
